Cozumel Extortion Suspect Arrested for Demanding $2,000 Monthly ‘Protection’ Payments
A man accused of extorting a restaurant owner for $2,000 monthly in Cozumel has been arrested and charged.
Crime
Former Mayor Lili Campos Linked to Animalandia Maya Operation Raided by Authorities
A former mayor's 2022 permit allowed Animalandia Maya to operate until 2025, despite animal cruelty complaints.
Human Remains Found on Dirt Road in Cancun
Authorities in Cancun are investigating after human remains were discovered on a dirt road, prompting a security deployment.
Authorities Make Progress in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Two Teens in Tulum
Police locate suspect vehicle and detain a man in connection with the deaths of two adolescents on Highway 307.
Tulum Shuts Down Businesses for Alleged Tourist Fraud in Artisans Zone
Authorities closed two establishments after tourists reported being tricked into paying for services they didn't want.
David Yadin ‘N’ Arrested With 35 Drug Doses in Quintana Roo Operation
David Yadin 'N' was arrested with 35 doses of marijuana and cocaine during a security operation in Othón P. Blanco.
Quintana Roo Court Sentences Domestic Abuser, Charges 11 Others in Family Violence Cases
A man was sentenced to three years for attacking his partner and toddler; 11 others face charges.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Human Trafficking of 16-Year-Old in Playa del Carmen
A man faces charges for attempted femicide, human trafficking, and family violence against a 16-year-old girl in Playa del Carmen.
Bomb Threat on Viva Aerobus Flight From Cancun Turns Out to Be False Alarm
A bomb threat on a Viva Aerobus flight from Cancun to Mexico City triggered emergency protocols but was a false…
Kidnapped and Tortured Over a False Rumor: The Ordeal of Sem Olayo in Bacalar
A 38-year-old man was kidnapped and tortured by an armed group in Bacalar after being mistaken for a cartel member…